Pre-K Classroom Aide & Learning Support Para

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students in pre-kindergarten settings. You will assist in supervision, learning activities, and preparation of instructional materials.

Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, reinforcing skills, maintaining records, and ensuring safety during classroom, bus, and common areas. A associate degree or 60 college hours and paraprofessional certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or 60 college hours; paraprofessional certification may substitute.
• Highly qualified status with eligibility criteria and training.
• Ability to fulfill dexterity and physical requirements of working with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, courteous, and empathetic manner.
• Monitor activities and behavior of pre-kindergarten children for safety and conduct.
• Assist teachers in supervision of learning activities and provide support to children.
• Provide instruction and reinforce skills as prescribed by supervising teachers using engaging activities.
• Assist in checking progress and evaluating learning, teaching in small groups when needed.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom tasks and record-keeping.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment, Tools, Materials

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college hours

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students in pre-kindergarten settings. You will assist in supervision, learning activities, and preparation of instructional materials.

Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, reinforcing skills, maintaining records, and ensuring safety during classroom, bus, and common areas. A associate degree or 60 college hours and paraprofessional certification are preferred.